Museums-East Bay Through July 25
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND LIBRARY AT OAKLAND The Oakland Public Library’s museum is designed to discover, preserve, interpret and share the cultural and historical experiences of African Americans in California and the West. In addition, a three-panel mural is on permanent display.

Extra Large Substantial Powerful Art Sculptures – 18 Tall Black Resin Japanese Design Sitting Buddha Statue Figure $59.00 A large sized, powerful, beautiful statue of Gautama Buddha, the Bodhisattva, legs crossed in lotus position, seated in meditation. From one of the web’s largest collections of classic Gautama Buddha reproduction designs, in an amazing variety of sizes and shapes- stunning Japanese, Chinese, Tibetan, & Thai style Buddha statues, ranging from 10 inches to almost 3 feet tall, in seated, standing, & …

Buddha Bronze Statue, earth touching mudra $139.99 Gautama Buddha was born in 563 B.C. in northeast India. The Buddha was the son of the King of the Sakyas. Suddhodana, who ruled at Kapilavastu, on the border of Nepal. His mother was Queen Maya. He was named Siddartha. He lived amidst the pleasures of palace life and at age 16 he was married to Princess Yasodhara. They had a son named Rahula. After seeing a decrepid old man, an invalid, and an as…

Happy Buddhas Seated, Set of 3 Small $38.00 Often called the Happy Buddha, he is really Hotei, a monk of the T’ang Dynasty. He was known for carrying a sack of candy, which he handed out to children in the street. Many Chinese Buddhist believe he was an incarnation on the Buddha Maitreya. Gautama Buddha was born in 563 B.C. in northeast India. The Buddha was the son of the King of the Sakyas. Suddhodana, who ruled at Kapilavastu, on the bor…

Masks of Mystery: Ancient Chinese Bonzes from Sanxingdui $24.92 …

Ancient Chinese Bronzes (3 Volume Set : in the Arthur M. Sackler Collections) $289.49 Contains all three volumes of “Ancient Chinese Bronzes in the Arthur M. Sackler Collection”; “Shang Ritual Bronzes”, “Western Zhou Ritual Bronzes” and “Eastern Zhou Ritual Bronzes”, providing a comprehensive survey of Chinese ritual bronze vessels, essential to the study of Chinese art….

Chinese Buddhist Bronzes $50.00 …

Ancient Chinese Sword $39.99 38 1/2″ overall. -Ancient CHinese Ying-Yang Tai Chi Sword. -Intricate dragon carvings & intricate metal parts on scabbard….

Linotype Ancient Chinese™ Regular $39 Download the Linotype Ancient Chinese™ Regular font for Mac or Windows in OpenType, TrueType or PostScript format.

‘Ancient Chinese Pharmacy’ $89.95 Light comes through opened doors to illuminate an old Chinese pharmacy that Noi found in Uthai Tanee province (southern Thailand). “The theme of this photograph is historic architecture,” explains Noi. “This old pharmacy represents a particular Thai architectural style that bears Chinese influence.” Printed on Fuji digital paper with a card paper mat and framed in kapok tree wood.

Good Year Books Ancient and Living Cultures: Ancient China Stencils Ancient and Living Cultures: Ancient China Stencils ISBN: 0673361802 $9.45 This engaging activity book introduces children to the culturally rich and mythic world of ancient China. Children learn about Chinese decorative arts, papermaking, the silk trade, and festivals by making five fun projects: bronze vessel, paper lantern, landscape painting, embroidered book cover, and lion mask. Inside you’ll also find: an informative introduction, a map of Ancient China, everyday life illustrations, descriptions of religious life, nine stencils with cultural explanations, myths and folktales, and a resource list for further reading. Book specifications: paperback, 24 pgs., 8 1/4 in. x 10 3/4 in. Publisher: Good Year Books, 1995.